Billionaire Mercedes executive collaborates closely with Nick Saban
Nick Saban’s Business Ventures Coach Nick Saban, who first got involved with Mercedes-Benz through a Birmingham dealership in 2014, has amassed considerable wealth in his coaching career. Yet, it seems that his ties to the automotive industry may elevate him further into the upper echelons of wealth in the U.S. Forbes recently highlighted Joe Agresti, […]
As President Trump reduces auto tariffs, Mercedes confirms its dedication to Alabama.
The Trump administration has relaxed tariffs on imported vehicles and auto parts, according to reports. While the existing 25% tariffs on foreign-made cars remain, certain tariffs on items like steel and aluminum will not be added to that rate. As per the announcement, domestic car manufacturers in the U.S. will benefit from a rebate on […]
As President Trump visits Alabama, Mercedes invests more in U.S. manufacturing.
On Thursday, Mercedes-Benz revealed significant plans to start producing new “core segment” vehicles at its facility in Tuscaloosa by 2027. “Tuscaloosa has played a crucial role for Mercedes-Benz for nearly three decades,” said Ola Kallenius, chairman of the Management Committee at Mercedes-Benz Group AG. “It’s a logical move to bring additional models to Alabama as […]
Tim Harrison: Mercedes workers are wise to question UAW campaign promises
The United Auto Workers recently won a unionization vote at a Volkswagen manufacturing plant in Chattanooga, Tennessee. Now the union is setting its sights on organizing workers at a Mercedes-Benz plant in Alabama as part of a multi-million dollar campaign to unionize 150,000 workers at more than a dozen non-union auto manufacturing plants in the […]
Man Accused Of Providing Bob Menendez’s Wife With Mercedes Pleads Guilty To Bribery
The New York Times reported that a defendant indicted along with New Jersey Democratic Sen. Robert Menendez in a federal corruption case pleaded guilty to the charges against him on Friday. Jose Uribe is a convicted felon and New Jersey businessman with interests in trucking and insurance. was indicted On September 22, 2023, he was […]
Nick Saban to address Mercedes workers amid ongoing union push in Alabama
Saban, who is known for running multiple Mercedes-Benz dealerships, is reportedly scheduled to address workers at the company's Vance factory on Thursday amid growing debate about unionization. In January at the beginning of the year, United Auto Workers Union announced plans to form a union, as more than 30% of the factory's workers have already […]
Mercedes Benz workers announce majority support for unionization
Workers at the Mercedes-Benz plant in Vance announced today that a majority of workers have signed union cards, marking serious progress in their movement to join the United Auto Workers (UAW). The announcement comes a month after workers at the factory first declared a unionization campaign. As part of the announcement, video One of the […]
Mercedes Benz Tuscaloosa workers announce unionization drive with UAW
On Wednesday, workers at the Mercedes-Benz plant in Tuscaloosa announced a unionization drive to join the United Auto Workers (UAW). The announcement came after 1,500 workers, or 30% of the Mercedes-Benz factory workforce, signed union recognition cards. The UAW says the 30 percent threshold is an important milestone necessary for workers to begin publicly campaigning. […]
